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Curtis has strong finish to freshman cross-country season

Written by Brian Lester on November 6, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s Adalynn Curtis said after the EscaRosa Meet in early October that her goal was to push her time down to under 21 minutes.

Three weeks later, Curtis achieved her goal in a big way, hitting 20:46.6 at the District 1-4A meet in Gainesville on Nov. 4, nearly qualifying for the regional as a freshman.

‘One pill can kill’

Written by Gail Acosta on November 6, 2023. Posted in News.

The numbers are staggering. The number of overdoses in northwest Florida, the number of calls to first responders for overdoses, the number of pills laced with fentanyl continues to grow.

Argos have mentality of win out and see what happens with NCAA playoff fate

Written by Brian Lester on November 2, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Peewee Jarrett sat at a table before the start of a postgame press conference and was looking down. It was obvious a 31-28 loss to Valdosta State cut deep on the final Saturday of October at Pen Air Field.

Effort and attitude key to success for Raider boys soccer team

Written by Brian Lester on November 1, 2023. Posted in Sports.

Navarre’s boys soccer team has won a total of five games in the last two seasons, including just two a year ago.

Yet, as a new year gets underway for the Raiders, head coach James Baccarini is optimistic better days are ahead for the program.

New K9 unit supervisor first woman in role for Sheriff’s Office

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 1, 2023. Posted in Community.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently elevated Sgt. Chrystal Bozard to the role of supervisor of the K9 Unit. It marked the first time a woman has held the role, something Bozard doesn’t take lightly.

“I am blessed to be here, it was always my goal to get back into the unit,” Bozard said. “Its always harder for women in this career field because there’s not as many but I feel extremely blessed.”

Bills would create water authority, limit fire fees

Written by Ken Garner on October 30, 2023. Posted in News.

Last week, Florida Sen. Doug Broxson, Gulf Breeze-R, told Santa Rosa County residents that he will sponsor a bill creating an authority to oversee water-related utilities north of the Yellow River and bills to reform how county fire districts are funded.

Go Blue, Stay Blue: Fostering a diverse force

Written by Staff Reporters on October 30, 2023. Posted in Military, News.

The decision to raise your right hand and take the Oath of Office can feel like a huge leap of faith. This was the case for U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, who pondered this decision for many years.

Water System deadlines audit recommendations at summer 2024

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 30, 2023. Posted in News.

The Holley Navarre Water System is looking to rectify past issues with their procedures and policies, as well as mend public trust in the system’s management. To do this, the system’s board of directors considered and approved an implementation schedule for reforms based on findings from the forensic audit, which was presented to the board in September.

Heartbreak at Pen Air Field for UWF Argos

Written by Brian Lester on October 29, 2023. Posted in Sports.

One second to go. A chance to tie and force overtime.

That’s the situation the University of West Florida football team found itself in Saturday night at Pen Air Field in a showdown with Valdosta State.

Butterflies move into their new home at the Panhandle Butterfly House

Written by Ken Garner on October 28, 2023. Posted in News.

The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center celebrated the grand opening of its new butterfly vivarium Saturday during its Third Annual Monarch Madness event.